Marcela Alvarez
alvarezmarcela12@gmail.com +1 (305) 922-7950 Manhattan, NY
www.linkedin.com/in/marcela-alvarez-241a561b6
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute
Bachelor of Architecture with minor in Interior Design
GPA 3.73 / 4.0
Graduated with Honors - Pratt Circle Award
Merit Scholarship 2019 - 2024
Semester Abroad Program in Rome, Italy
Latin American Architecture Lab (LAAB) member
Teaching Assistant: 1st year Technics Course with Professor Richard Yoo
Achievements
President's List 2021 - 2024
Spring 2022 & Spring 2023 Design projects selected to be archived and published in Pratt Institute's
InProcess Publication
Project Honorable Mention in SDGs Design
International Awards
EXPERIENCE
Arquimilio
Architecture & Interior Design Intern
Worked on Construction Administration of a high-end residential project in Santo Domingo
Attended weekly meetings with client on site and prepared meeting minutes
Reviewed light fixture cut sheets and directed their installation
Coordinated with external contractors and vendors
Ashe Leandro
Architecture Intern
Worked on Schematic Design and Design
Development of various projects
Produced 3D digital model and schematic renders
Produced 2D interior elevations for presentation
Organized office material library and 3D digital rendering assests
Fitness Center
Front Desk Assistant
Managed front desk operations, including greeting visitors, answering and directing phone calls, and handling inquires
Assisted Manager with organizational tasks, ensuring efficient communication between staff
Cleaned and maintained gym equipment
August 2019 – May 2024
Brooklyn, NY
June 2023 – July 2023
Dominican Republic
June 2022 – July 2022 New York City
August 2021 – December 2022
Pratt Institute
Digital
Rhino 3D
AutoCAD
Revit
Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Enscape
Vray
Twinmotion
Grasshopper (Lunchbox, Kangaroo, Ladybug)
Midjourney
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
PORTFOLIO
Fabrication
Physical model making
Laser cutting (Universal VLS - 660)
3D printing
Wood Shop: Bandsaw, Compound Miter Saw, Table Saw, Sander, Hot Wire Foam Cutter
Others
Detail-oriented, good communication skills (graphic, verbal, and written), multi-tasker, organized, quick learner, work well individually and in teams
Languages
English - Native
Spanish - Native Italian - Conversational
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